Accounts Payable Associate

Samaritan's Purse; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in North Wilkesboro, NC seeks an Accounts Payable Associate to join the Finance team. The role handles AP payments, PO and non-PO invoices, and expense reimbursements, ensuring proper approvals and GL coding.

You will manage vendor statements, process checks and wires, maintain records, assist with year-end tax filings, and support audit-ready reporting. Candidates should have a High School diploma and 1–2 years in AP or Finance, with Excel and Outlook proficiency; integrity

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 1–2 years related experience and/or training.
• Background in Accounts Payable or Finance preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify all Accounts Payable payments, including PO invoices, non-PO invoices, and travel/expense reimbursements with proper approvals and GL coding.
• Process payments via paper checks, wires, and reimbursements, ensuring accurate disbursement and proper documentation.
• Follow up on unpaid invoices, reconcile vendor statements, and maintain AP records for timely payments.
• Maintain AP address book and provide backup support to the AP team as needed.
• Assist with audit-ready reports and tax documentation (e.g., 1099s) and support Sales & Use tax filings.
• Other duties as assigned and aligned with Finance needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

1-2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join our Finance team in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Accounts Payable Associate,you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Prepare and verify all Accounts Payable payments, including purchase order-related invoices, non-Purchase Order invoices, and travel/expense reimbursements by validating supporting documents, reconciling Purchase Orders with receiving reports and invoices, resolving discrepancies, ensuring proper approval per the Commitment Authority Policy, and confirming accurate general ledger coding.

Manage outstanding payments and reconciliations by following up on unpaid invoices, reconciling vendor billing statements, and processing corporate and P-card statements to ensure timely and accurate payment.

Process divers payment methods such as paper checks, domestic and international wire transfers, using banking systems to ensure accurate disbursement of funds, while adhering to internal and external financial controls.

Handle petty cash and Accounts Payable operations, including reviewing and processing reimbursement requests, preparing electronic or paper backup documentation, performing General Ledgers coding, and maintaining departmental petty cash records; also responsible for maintaining the Accounts Payable address book and acting as backup to Accounts Payable team members and managers as needed.

Support compliance and reporting functions by preparing audit-ready reports and year-end deliverables, and assisting in maintaining proper tax records such as 1099s, as well as supporting the preparation of Sales & Use tax documentation and filings.

Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

High School diploma and one (1) to two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A background in Accounts Payable or Finance (preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook (required). Strong computer and communication skills

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Domestic Associate:

401(k) retirement savings plan, when eligible

Type: Associate

Department: Finance

Location: North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Language Requirement: Fluency in English

Employment timeframe: September 2026 through end of February 2027

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Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.